Apheresis

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Mission statement:

It is the mission of the Apheresis Program to be a leader in the provision of apheresis therapies, to provide the highest quality of care, to participate in clinical research and to support and promote the vision and strategic goals of the UC San Diego Health System.

Basic description:

The Aphereis department is located in the basement room L-040, 9 West, as well as at Moores Cancer Center, and Radys Chldren’s Hospital. Our patient demographic is Neurological Diseases (MS, NMO, MG) Cancer, Transplant, and Autoimmune diseases and our RN to Patient ratio is 1:1. We have a mix of staff including RNs, Administrative assistants, Nurse Manager and Nephrologists.

Professional Values

Next Year-“Essentials and Advances in Apheresis Therapies” 3/7/2013-3/9/13

Publications: Odette Ada,RN, BSN. Utilization of Therapeutic Apheresis in the United States published in Blood, Journal of American Society of Hematology Nov 2011. Utilization of Therapeutic Apheresis in the United States. Published by Public Library of Science ONE on July 2012.

Ideal candidates

An ideal candidate will have a background in apheresis/acute dialysis and /or recent inpatient experience. Work effectively in both team-focused environment and sensitive to cultural diversity. Must have strong critical thinking and communication skills.

What’s new in the unit?

“Essentials and Advances in Apheresis Therapies” 3/7/2013-3/9/2013

Now providing LDL apheresis

Evidence based practice research projects” Reduce CLABSI”

CNII-CNIII promotions- 2011 Sheryl Allder RN

Culture of unit and exciting fun thing—high energy with exceptional customer service. 90% and above in customer satisfaction, six years straight!